What Real Leaders Do Under Pressure

Talk Truth 06.11.26 Dr. Josh McConkey | Air Force colonel, emergency physician, and author Dr. Josh McConkey discusses the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, the realities of global health threats, and why fear often spreads faster than disease. Drawing from his experience in combat zones, emergency medicine, and military leadership, McConkey explains how effective leaders respond under pressure, why resilience matters, and the role faith plays when facing life’s most difficult challenges.

00:00 The Future Of Canada Depends On Spiritual Renewal
04:17 Guest In – Dr. Josh McConkey
04:39 How Serious Is The Ebola Outbreak?
05:53 Should North Americans Be Concerned?
07:17 Where Does Ebola Come From?
08:42 How Ebola Containment Actually Works
09:51 Fear, Faith & Public Health
14:09 Be The Weight Behind The Spear
15:27 What Makes A Great Leader?
18:00 Are Leaders Born Or Made?
19:39 The Weight Behind Every Great Leader
22:11 Leadership Under Pressure
24:44 Faith In Life-And-Death Situations
26:12 Final Thoughts & Resources